NE7 7EL is a safe, established residential area on Cragside, 0.2km from Heaton, High in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Manor Park ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, down 1.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE7 7EL are sourced from Output Area E00042218 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRAGSIDE, NE7 7EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAGSIDE, NE7 7EL.
289
40
£ 45,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE7 7EL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NE7 7EL is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE7 7EL. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 183,500
5 sales · Mean £ 182,700
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
5 sales · Mean £ 226,800
Detached
£ 340,750
1 sales · Mean £ 340,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE7 7EL has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cragside Primary School
Jesmond Park Academy
Benton Park Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School
Ravenswood Primary School
Balliol Primary School
South Gosforth First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Argos0.9 km
- Freeman News0.3 km
- LSK Convenience Store0.7 km
- Retail Shop Freeman Hospital0.7 km
- High Heaton Convenience Store And High Heaton Post Office0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Newton Park Hotel0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Dean & Daniela0.3 km
- Monsieur Crepe Cafe0.3 km
- Wok India0.2 km
- Newadventurelands0.5 km
- Azzurri n.e ltd0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Glazed0.8 km
- pizza 4 You0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
- Holywell Pizza0.3 km
- 360 Takeaway0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.1 km
- Newcastle3.9 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cragside Primary School0.1 km
- Cleveland Gardens0.2 km
- Cleveland Gardens0.2 km
- Dovedale Gardens0.2 km
- Dovedale Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE77EL · Data under Open Government Licence